Doherty previously said that she was "continuing to eat right, exercise, and stay very positive about my life", adding that she is "thankful to my family, friends, and doctors for their support, and of course, my fans who have stood by me".

The former Beverly Hills, 90210 star was first diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2015, but doctors apparently told her that it spread during 2014, when she was uninsured and unable to be checked.